Venkat Krishna Rao Chintapally's Online Review Report Card

I saw Dr. Rau 2 times and was not impressed with him. The first time he said I was having seizures and put me on Keppra 500 mg twice a day. I went back 6 months later. He ask if I had gained weight, i said yes. After starting taking Keppra I gained 10 lbs the first month. He said it doesn’t cause weight gain. He got up walked out of the room. I got up and ask when I needed to come back, he said if you have another seizure take another pill. I ask again when I should come back, he threw up his hands and said come back in a year. I did not go back. I found a wonderful new neurologist who I have been going to for the last 6 years. Dr. Rau should have his medical license revoked.

Today I lived the most appalling experience in a healthcare setting. Dr. Rao’s behavior undermines his professional skills and he should know that his position does not grant a condescending, rude, demeaning, and misogynistic behavior. I do not like to complain or write negative reviews, but this experience deserves to be publicized so that that nobody will go through the same experience ever again. I accompanied my mother as a caretaker and interpreter for a nerve conduction test. After waiting almost two hours while the dr. and the assistant were talking and laughing, I asked if we should reschedule. Dr. Rao said yes. In disbelief but determined to uphold the well being of my mom, we stayed and upon entering the room Dr Rao would not allow me to enter to assist my mom. I insisted and he told me to "shut up and sit down". When I replied "pardon me?" he repeated "shut up and sit down". This kind of behavior is unacceptable, appalling, unsuitable for a physician. Seek help elsewhere!

Today I lived the most appalling experience in a healthcare setting, entirely due to Dr. Rao. I do not like to complain or write negative reviews, but this experience deserves to be publicized for the sole purpose that nobody will go through the same experience ever again. I drove my mother to Mercy South for a nerve conduction test. I am my mother's legal caregiver and interpreter because she does not speak English well. I must mention that she has quarantined at home for the past three plus months due to fear of COVID contamination, therefore going to a hospital has been quite a challenge in itself. She is 82 years old, vulnerable if she would contract the virus. We arrived at 9:30 am as scheduled, registered, and waited one hour fourth five minutes to be seen for the test. All this time the Dr. Rao saw one patient who has left the exam room. We were next in line but the door was open and we could hear talking, laughing, but no rush to be invited in. At that point, I went by the door and asked if we need to reschedule. Dr. Rao said YES. In disbelief, I asked my mom what to do and she insisted to get the test done since we waited for almost two hours. I went back and asked how much longer would have to wait, and the Dr. said, "we are ready now". We entered but Dr. Rao stopped me saying that I should wait outside and they do not need my interpreting services. I stated that I am the legal caregiver and interpreter, and my mom needs me to assist with her needs. Then Dr. Rao said: "then sit down and shut up". I replied, "pardon me?” He repeats, "Sit down and shut up". It took strength to remain in the same room, but I stayed only considering the wellbeing of my mother. The rest of the appointment went fine, Dr. Rao asked me to translate from time to time, and I assume he performed the test adequately. He engaged in conversation stating my mom's condition. I attempted to apologize if I seemed impatient, but Dr. Rao interrupted stating that I "don't understand" that they have "a procedure". I replied that I do understand, I am a healthcare provider myself, and I expect his apologies for his demeaning attitude. His response was inconclusive; I did not hear an apology. An additional note, neither the doctor nor the assistant wore masks during this visit, exposing the patients to potential COVID-19 contamination. In conclusion, Dr. Rao’s behavior undermines his professional skills and he should know that his position does not grant a condescending, rude, demeaning, and misogynistic behavior.

Similar to a review on here from 2017, he belittled my wife (a patient) about her weight when it shouldn’t have played a huge factor in her care. He insisted on my wife being non compliant with her medications, when she had a very detailed list of what she had tried, dates, why stopped, etc. very unprofessional and rude. I wouldn’t recommend him to my worst enemy.

I am in care of a family member who has gone to Dr. Rao in the past and I have heard nothing but terrible things. He has been so rude, careless, and seemingly lazy when it has come down to helping this patient. He has frequently told this person that they just keep coming in and saying the same thing... (sounds to me like he is frustrated because he can't find a simple solution) and my family member has received nothing but ridicule for seeking help. We understand there may not always be a solution and that not having a solution for a repeat patient can be frustrating but handling each interaction with a COMPLETE lack of empathy and making a patient feel like dirt for having medical issues is completely wrong. He may have a lot of knowledge about the mind but I would never want to receive neurological aid from someone that seems to need their own limbic system checked out

Great doctor!!

I would like to start by expressing how grateful I am for Dr. Rao. My husband was sick and having strange symptoms, but Dr. Rao diagnosed him quickly and easily. The news that he had to deliver to us was bad, but he was kind, caring, and patient as he helped us cope with the frightening diagnosis. He guided us in the right direction for treatment and continued to guide and support us through the illness. Dr. Rao is brilliant and a great doctor but my favorite thing about him is his heart. I would recommend him as he is dedicated, honest, and straight forward.

My mother-n-law has been under the care of DR. Rao for about 2 years now. After extensive medical treatment in St. Anthony's Medical facility we not only had the honor of working closely with him in the hospital, but after her release with constant care. She has 5 "speciality" physicians at this time and Dr. Rao is by far our favorite.We are so thankful to him and his staff for such informative and professional care.

Dr. Rao has some of the worst bedside mannor I have ever seen. My wife need to see him. She was told that she need to loose weight multiple times during the first visit and a bunch of test were ordered. Went for second visit and was told 7more times that she needed to loose weight,after she had lost 10 pounds between visits. When my wife asked him when he wanted to see her again he said when you loose more wait. When he was confronted about harping on her he got mad and told her to find a new dr

He took time to explain how different strokes affect your brain even drawing pictures to explain. He had a very positive attitude and was very encouraging.